SAMEERA Gangireddy

Testing Phase:

• Led, monitored, and validated the data integration at multiple levels of different applications that deal with the organization's internal, real-time event occurrences.
• Performed API testing and database validation for the backend data consistency.
• Actively involved in the test planning, defect triaging, and agile ceremonies.

Business Analyst Phase:

• Chaired Requirement Gathering Sessions, Joint Application Development (JAD), and Joint Requirement (JRP) sessions, and led the effort to obtain the Business and System requirements baseline.
• Created and reviewed Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documentation (FSD), and User Stories.
• Collaborated on all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirement gathering to production releases.
• Utilized Azure DevOps to document the requirements, and followed the Agile methodology.
• Conduct process modeling and GAP analysis between the current and to-be functionalities.

• Analyzing and validating the interface data setup at the initiation of each release.
• Consulted with stakeholders to verify the operational enhancements and feasible test planning.
• Delivered UAT cycles, and managed daily defect reporting.
• Prepared comprehensive project status updates including risks, issues, timeline changes.

• Validated the new functionalities implemented based on the requirements.
• Analyzed the issues at different functional levels, reported by the team, and identified the root causes for quick fixes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Involved in the database validation and testing for smooth data flow from backend to frontend of the application.
• Actively participated in the test planning from test case design to test execution, including the issues identification and defect logging.

• Performed test planning and execution for System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), and End-to-End Testing across multiple project phases.
• Designed and executed test cases for various testing stages, including Regression Testing and handling Change Requests, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Utilized JIRA for defect tracking, prioritization, and retesting, maintaining clear communication and documentation of issues and resolutions.
• Engaged in active communication with the Business and Development teams for requirement clarifications and project estimations, enhancing collaborative efforts.
• Provided consistent progress updates and status reports, contributing to strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Presented the implemented requirements to the stakeholders in the Sprint Review Plan.